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That is false. What's facts are he wasn't even committed to us anymore, and in order to get a QB in this class they need to offer him a scholarship. Losing Lewis to K-State opened it up. Noland, transfer from Iowa St., fills Van Dellen's scholarship after he transferred last year and brings in competition. We brought a kid in from Florida last weekend for a visit that had an offer from D2 Voldosta St, but decided to go after Graetz. Spin it how you want to spin it, with only 4 weekends of visits coming out of the dead period after the national title game you have to move fast. Probably the easiest thing to do is recruit someone, who was once committed and has familiarity with your program then start new. It's called recruiting. There's a heck of a lot worse that goes on in the world of college football in recruiting than a money war between two schools 70 miles apart.

I hope your right! Klieman was very high on Tutsie.

Return (Starters) DE-Derek Tuscka LB- Jabril Cox CB- Marquis Bridges S- James Hendrix Saw a ton of playing time DE- Spency Waege DT- Cole Karcz DT-Jack Darnell CB-Josh Hayes SS-Michael Tutsie NDSU's biggest questions will be who steps in at LB, the rest is pretty much set.

Give me a break. Read what I have posted throughout this thread. I never once argued about the posting of it or the time of it. I am discussing that both programs have had issues with players taking illegal things.

Wasn't Austin Gordon suspended just a year ago for the same thing?

He's been predicting the Bison to "slip" for years.

No more WDAZ. Isn't that dictating?

I'm not saying your wrong? I haven't yet. When I said calling people out, I was speaking about Robbins. I'm arguing thay no program is bullet proof. ND's biggest media market is Fargo, they will dictate everything.

Article I read says NDSU found out about it Thursday. Banned stimulant.

And UND hasn't? Pretty sure you guys has has multiple players dismissed last year. I'm not talking anything about it. Most programs in the nation have issues. 18-22 year old kids make many mistakes. I am speaking specially this situation.

Players? I am struggling here. One guy was suspended in 8 years for this title run in the championship. Must be roids. Gordon out for the year for UND in 2017, must be roids. Media, nailed it.

Just asking? Before we start calling people out.

What's was Austin Gordon suspended a year for?

NDSU has 24 seniors

Good question? Same reason CK didn't go with Bohl to Wyoming. Only get so many opportunities to be a head coach in your life.

Totally different situation. Whole process was handled differently. Bohl's departure was a shock and came out of nowhere. Klieman rumors had been going on ever since Gene Taylor got the job with Snyder's days numbered. Entz and Klieman are from the same town and Klieman brought him to NDSU. What Entz does with this staff will be the most interesting. It's Klieman's job until season is over, but if NDSU wins tomorrow, you better bet Entz will be running the program over break.

Read my posts, I've been nothing but neutral..

Time to switch your login...

He's a division 1 baseball prospect also. Hear lots of rumors about colleges interested in him. I think he's considered by many the top baseball prospect in the state. 6'4" catcher that swings left handed.

UNLV

Actually doesn’t better defensive line play make it easier on your linebackers and safeties? If they are getting in the backfield and getting pressure, that’s less time tour secondary has to cover? Also if they are penetrating and causing chaos, that’s more the opposing team needs to scheme to block your D-Line which keeps blockers off your linebackers. Allowing them to run and make tackles.

-Made all the plays he needed to beat Iowa last year -34 and 3 as the starter, 15 wins away from the all time winningest QB in D1 history But he’s average your right... Shake my head.. Give me a break, what’s it take to be a good QB? Winning! That’s all that matters bottom line. Yes his supporting cast, system he plays in, defense, etc. are top notch at the FCS level. Look at the side-by-side stats with Wentz, Jensen, and Sticks junior years. Guess whose is the best? Easton Sticks. For what it’s worth, there’s a lot of great QBs in college football that don’t win anything. Gubrud, Briscoe, Steveler for example. All sitting at home on their couches. Stats are great because the system they play in allows them to put up video game like numbers. Braeden Hanson would of not fit in NDSU offense, he was a statue back there. Hendrickson could of fit it well, even Strudsrud would of been efficient. A great QB in my mind is about one thing: winning!

Depth crushed 2017. Both JMU and NDSU have had 15+ injuries.

Since 2010: Big Sky's highest playoff finishes 2010: Eastern Washington: National Champions Also playoff teams: Montana St. 2011: Montana semifinals: Lost 31-28 Sam Houston Also playoff teams: Montana St. 2012: Eastern Washington semifinals: Lost 45-42 Sam Houston Also playoff teams: Montana St. 2013: Eastern Washington semifinals: Lost 35-31 Towson Also playoff teams: NAU, SUU, Montana 2014: Eastern Washington quarterfinals: Lost 59-46 Illinois St Also playoff teams: Montana, Montana St. 2015: Montana 2nd round: Lost 37-6 NDSU Also playoff teams: SUU 2016: Eastern Washington semifinals: Lost 40-38 Youngstown St. Also playoff teams: UND, Cal Poly, Weber St 2017: Weber St quarterfinals: Lost 31-28 JMU Also playoff teams: NAU, SUU I think the proof is that at the top, the best teams can compete right to the end. My point is the Big Sky, like most conferences in the FCS are very top heavy. It is the same teams knocking at the door each year getting back into the playoffs. Every few years a new team has a good year and makes it. Its the teams that win consistently and find away in that shows the truth strong programs. I don't see any reason why UND shouldn't compete at the top of the Big Sky with the resources they have, facilities they have, and tradition they have. What I my question pertained to does it mean more for UND that one year? Or the conference as a whole? Was it just another year where that one team comes out of no where and then falls back, or is it a program thats going to cement itself as a top 3-4 in conference every year. Even UNI, in the MVFC, which is a solid, not spectacular program. Competes for a playoff bid every year with average facilities and below average resources. They had a ton of injuries this year. Beat teams they should beat, even without their starting QB. They don't loose to that below average team like Indiana St, Missouri St, or SIU. Thats difference. UND shouldn't loose to Portland, Sac St, etc. even on an average year IMO. Maybe I am wrong, and I am fine with that.

Does that prove something about UND? Or does it say something about the rest of the Big Sky?